Kathryn B. – Office Manager/Patient Coordinator

Kathryn has been working with Dr. Boehm since he began practicing.  She has mostly worked behind the scenes on such things as marketing, bookkeeping and accounts payable.  In June 2011, she made the move to have a presence in Dr. Boehm’s offices.  She can assist patients in most facets of their office visit including insurance claims and payment options.

Kathy, as she most commonly goes by, has a BS and MS in Advertising.  Most recently, she embarked on a continuing education course with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She will graduate in May 2013 and be fully certified as a Holistic Health Coach accredited through SUNY (State University of New York) and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practioners (AADP).  Look for a link to her own website beginning May 2013.  Kathy is also Reiki level I trained, and hopes to continue her training in the future.

Healthy living, family, history, reading and painting are among Kathy’s passions.  She and Dr. Boehm have been married for over 20 years and have three beautiful daughters and a rough coat collie named Riley.

Tammie K. – Patient Coordinator

Tammie joins us from Boehm Dental Care, the office of Dr. Richard Boehm.  She currently coordinates the front office operations at the Lisle location for both brothers’ practices.  Tammie can also help you with most questions you may have no matter which office you may visit.

Sylwia D. – Dental Assistant

Sylwia assists Dr. Boehm chairside with various dental procedures and makes sure patient’s needs are being met during treatment. She also performs office laboratory duties such as staining and custom work on ceramic crowns, pouring and mounting models. If you would like your teeth whitened, Sylwia would be happy to assist you with that too. Sylwia completed dental assisting training in Arlington Heights, IL, and has been with our office for two years.

Our patients find Sylwia very easy going and friendly.

Sylwia is originally from Poland and moved to the area seven years ago with her parents and sister.

Phyllis G. – Dental Assistant

Phyllis is our newest team member joining us in mid-2012.  Look for her bio soon.

Shilpa P. – Registered Dental Hygienist

Shilpa provides preventive services such as routine cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and oral health education to our patients so they reach optimum oral health. She has a BSc degree in Food and Nutrition as well as Dental Hygiene. Shilpa has been a member of our team for almost a year.

Our patients comment again and again how thorough but gentle Shilpa’s cleanings are. They also appreciate that she is very patient and willing to take time with them. Shilpa loves being able to make a positive difference in our patient’s lives.

Shilpa and her husband have two children, a boy and girl. She loves to cook, sew, embroider and paint but her biggest passion is helping others. Making a difference in others’ lives gives her great happiness.

Dawn Q. – Dental Hygienist

Dawn provides preventive services such as routine cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and oral health education to our patients so they reach obtain optimum oral health. She received an Associates Degree from William Rainey Harper College and has been a member of our team for nineteen years.
Dawn enjoys working with all of her patients and truly enjoys the work she does.

Dawn and her husband have two hockey players (sons). She spends a lot of her spare time being a hockey mom or volunteering at her sons’ schools. Dawn also works with various charity groups.

Cynthia Evans Johnson – LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

As a bio-friendly dental practice we look for noninvasive, drug free alternatives to help our patients deal with pain and discomfort. As a licensed massage therapist Cynthia provides treatments such as ETPS, Cranial Sacral and Lymphatic therapies that are safe and effective for patients of all ages.

Cynthia has received extensive training in numerous alternative treatments and massage techniques such as ETPS Therapy, Mechanical Link by Paul Chauffour, and Paul St. John Neural Muscular Therapy. She received a Pre-Occupational degree from College of Lake County. Cynthia completed a internship at Upledger Institute. She holds a massage therapy license in Illinois and Colorado.

Our patients are amazed that after one or two treatments with Cynthia they are already feeling better. After seeing her on a regular basis, pain that patients have had for an extended period of time is gone and they sleep better, their digestive system works better and they can’t remember the last time they had a headache.

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Cynthia lives in Island Lake and has two grown children. She plays both the guitar and flute, loves to camp and kayak, and loves animals.